In many ways this year has been extremely challenging for both me and my family. My faith and confidence was definitely shaken. Self-doubt and doubt in others became a normal thing. Through it all, though, we stayed together, broken relationships were reconciled, and those with health problems (myself included) found solutions. Deep-seated issues/delusions were brought out into... Read More

in recovery mode now. much stronger. skin graft is looking really good and healthy. donor site is looking decent. shoulder is stiff, though. i hope it's "normal" in two weeks--that's when i start working again.

man, it's been a strange couple months.
the first two months were pretty boring, but that's cos i was on pain killers and sleepy all the... Read More

wednesday was the big operation to remove the thing that should not be. or rather, the thing that should have never gone unchecked for so long. but it's out now along with a sizable portion of my shoulder. pathology results should be ready by monday, at which point i'll know whether they need to cut out anymore.
until then i've got a... Read More

oh, boy.
sometimes (amazingly not more often) being a procrastinator bites me in the ass.
i've had a certain medical concern for about a year now and only recently have i done anything about it. much to my dismay, however, the problem seems to have progressed to the point where i need surgery. and i'm fairly certain it will be expensive. granted, i... Read More

i just finished going over organic chemistry as prep for taking the mcat. and looking back on it, i think i need to go over it again. grrrr! on the other hand, i've got a much better grasp on the subject than i did when i took the course almost ten years ago. but that really isn't saying much cos this recent review... Read More

I hope so, thank you very much for the good thoughts. What is all the chemistry and physics studying for? For a course or simply because you want to learn it? I love science even though I have very little 'real' knowledge of it. I hope you're well :-)

a major portion of the medical school entrance exam is chemistry and physics, so having a good grasp of said subjects is vital. i'm a bit worried, though, cos most of it isn't sticking. if i do well, i have a good shot at getting into medical school. if not, grad school. it all seems pretty heavy to me, but i suppose i should grow up at some point. otherwise, all is reasonably well!

it's kind of funny realizing what i do for a living. i cook. i feed people i don't know (mostly), sometimes with a smile, some politeness, and a little charm, the result of which is a slightly less anorexic bank account.
and it's so strange to me given my intentions upon starting at my place of employment. "it's just temporary, for... Read More

finally it really feels like fall. cool, sorta dreary; light and pleasant rain--the kind of weather that breeds good sleeping. i mean the kind of sleep where the dogs can bark all they want and it's all good cos you're snug in your bed, curled up fetus-style, and loving that cool pillow your thoughts are sinking into.